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Abdulaziz Saud Albabtain Cultural Foundation has released a book in both Arabic and English languages, encompassing the proceedings of the First World Forum for the Culture of Peace, which was held at the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

September 21, 2019

Abdulaziz Saud Albabtain Cultural Foundation has released a book in both Arabic and English languages, encompassing the proceedings, speeches, and recommendations presented at the First World Forum for the Culture of Peace, which was held by the Foundation at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands, on the thirteenth of June of the past year. The book is titled: "The First World Forum for the Culture of Peace... Peace Education for the Protection of Cultural Heritage."

The book documents significant speeches delivered by world leaders, political figures, and prominent intellectuals, allowing the readers to gain a clear and transparent understanding of the discussions, ideas, and aspirations related to the culture of peace and the purpose of the peace education curriculum offered by the foundation to the world. This is achieved through a detailed review of the Forum's program, covering its sessions from the opening to the closing.

The release of the book also coincides with the twentieth anniversary of the United Nations' Declaration and Program of Action for the Culture of Peace.

The book's introduction states: "Education and the protection of cultural heritage are critical to the promotion of the Culture of Peace. Properly structured, peace education can influence behaviors and attitudes from the earliest stages of human development, promoting a culture of inclusivity as the basis for interactions."

The book's introduction focuses on teaching the culture of peace by making just peace education a fundamental principle in national curricula. It emphasizes teaching practical skills related to nonviolence, conflict resolution, human rights, and civic engagement as crucial elements in building sustainable peace.

The documented speeches and recommendations from the First World Forum for the Culture of Peace serve as an important reference for researchers and scholars in the field of peace culture. It serves as a record of the current era, characterized by ongoing conflicts and imminent wars that threaten the world. As such, the book serves as a global call from the Forum participants to halt the cycle of these wars and establish security and peaceful coexistence for both present and future generations.


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